Maryann Jones Mlsna

Maryann Jones Mlsna, age 77, passed away at her home in Manassas on December 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mlsna was predeceased by her father, The Reverend Vernon F. Jones and her husband of 48 years, Curtis L. Mlsna. She is survived by her two daughters: Christine M. Rowe and husband Donald and Shearin M. Henegar and husband Charles all of Manassas; four grandchildren: Sarah R. Mayhew and husband Andrew of Forest, VA, Emily Morgan Rowe of Manassas, Matthew Aaron Rowe of Charlottesville, VA and Ashleigh Elizabeth Henegar of Manassas; three great grandchildren: Jillian and Hadley Mayhew of Forest, VA and Cohen Rowe of Manassas. She is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Zaring Jones of London, OH; two sisters: Joanne Miller of Columbus, OH and Susan Nolen and husband Mike of Nelsonville, OH; two brothers: David Jones and wife Karen of Ellenton, FL and Jim Jones and wife Annette of West Jefferson, OH; many nieces and nephews and her caretaker, Stella Akomaah. Maryann was born in Indianapolis, IN, where her father’s service in the Army Corp of Engineers allowed the family to live in a variety of locations including England and Alaska. She attended Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, where she first met her husband Curtis. During her senior year, Maryann’s family moved to Guam and it is there that she graduated and received her diploma. Curtis and Maryann were married on August 30, 1958 in Elkton, MD and settled in Alexandria, VA. They moved to Manassas in 1971 when her husband transferred with United Virginia Bank (now SunTrust). Mrs. Mlsna was a longtime Girl Scout leader and was active in both the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and the Prince William Hospital Auxiliary. She also supported and managed the campaigns of her husband as he ran for Treasurer of the City of Manassas, a position he held for 16 years. Additionally, Maryann worked at Prince William Hospital as a nurse’s aide for over 16 years. After leaving the hospital, she worked in private practices, the last of which was with Dr. Paul Desper. A memorial service will be held at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2017 with Bob Dickey, Chaplain officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Capital Caring Hospice, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 in loving memory of Maryann J. Mlsna.

Maryann Jones Mlsna

February 19, 1939 - December 31, 2016